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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Bega River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Bega River
Issued at 10:17 AM EDT on Wednesday 27 December 2023
Flood Warning Number: 7
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BEGA NORTH
River levels along the Bega River at Bega North peaked below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning.
Rainfall totals of up 133mm were recorded in the Bega catchment in the 24hrs to 9:00 am Tuesday. A further 20-35mm has been recorded in the catchment to 9:00 am Wednesday. Minimal further rainfall is forecast.
No further flooding is expected.
Bega River:
No further flooding is expected in the Bega River.
The Bega River at Bega North peaked at 5.42 metres around 02:00 am Tuesday 26 December, with minor flooding. A second peak of 4.35 metres was observed around 03:00 am Wednesday 27 December, below the minor flood level (4.60 metres) . The river level is currently at 4.02 metres and falling.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/southcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Bemboka River at Morans Crossing,1.83,Steady,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
Tantawangalo Creek at Candelo Damsite,1.36,Falling,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
Bega River at Angledale,4.57,Falling,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
Bega River at Bega North,4.02,Falling,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
Final Flood Warning For The Bega River
Issued at 10:17 AM EDT on Wednesday 27 December 2023
Flood Warning Number: 7
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BEGA NORTH
River levels along the Bega River at Bega North peaked below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning.
Rainfall totals of up 133mm were recorded in the Bega catchment in the 24hrs to 9:00 am Tuesday. A further 20-35mm has been recorded in the catchment to 9:00 am Wednesday. Minimal further rainfall is forecast.
No further flooding is expected.
Bega River:
No further flooding is expected in the Bega River.
The Bega River at Bega North peaked at 5.42 metres around 02:00 am Tuesday 26 December, with minor flooding. A second peak of 4.35 metres was observed around 03:00 am Wednesday 27 December, below the minor flood level (4.60 metres) . The river level is currently at 4.02 metres and falling.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/southcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Bemboka River at Morans Crossing,1.83,Steady,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
Tantawangalo Creek at Candelo Damsite,1.36,Falling,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
Bega River at Angledale,4.57,Falling,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
Bega River at Bega North,4.02,Falling,09:15 AM WED 27/12/23
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
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